The (1) Blu-ray every collector MUST HAVE - Blu-ray Forum

Chrisco84 · 11-02-2011, 05:54 AM

Hi all

My first thread

I'm rather new here and have recently started collecting Blu-rays. About 5 weeks ago I had 55, I am now about to hit 200 and have many on order through Amazon.

My question is, what is the 1 blu every collector must have.
It could be the best movie, best picture quality, best audio quality, best overall transfer, best collection/anthology, best collectors item or it could be all of the above.
I'm hoping I get a few replies with movies I would have never considered

LordCrumb · 11-02-2011, 05:59 AM

According to this site, The Dark Knight is the #1 title people have in their collections.

https://www.blu-ray.com/theatrical/i...pbdcollections

Rusty1989 · 11-02-2011, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordCrumb

According to this site, The Dark Knight is the #1 title people have in their collections.

https://www.blu-ray.com/theatrical/i...pbdcollections

Well I'm in agreeance there.

NickMate · 11-02-2011, 06:18 AM

Yer Dark Knight is a must but i personally think The Lion King is a must buy

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Best Bluray to date

Supernaut · 11-02-2011, 06:19 AM

Well, the rarest is the German Rambo Steelbook:

And I'm proud to say, that I own it

irockmysocks · 11-02-2011, 06:56 AM

This is just my opinion but in terms of film, audio and picture, my must own blus are:

Dark knight
Star trek
Shawshank redemption
avatar
master and commander
any pixar film

NickMate · 11-02-2011, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supernaut

Well, the rarest is the German Rambo Steelbook:

[Show spoiler]

And I'm proud to say, that I own it

OOOHHH rare steelbook

that thing goes for almost $1k on the four letter auction site, congrats

BTW how do waterpark your images with your name? i want to do this...

Nommag · 11-02-2011, 07:07 AM

I wouldnt say this movie is essential but it gives you great respect for older movies and the pq is really good, however, Space Odyssey 2001 is definitely up there

stevo4264 · 11-02-2011, 07:12 AM

Well in terms of a restoration job, I would pick The African Queen.
Not only a great movie , but great video quality as well.

thetechnique · 11-02-2011, 07:58 AM

The original dawn of the dead

alekhkhanna · 11-02-2011, 08:17 AM

One word - Alien.

Supernaut · 11-02-2011, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickmate

OOOHHH rare steelbook

that thing goes for almost $1k on the four letter auction site, congrats

BTW how do waterpark your images with your name? i want to do this...

Photoshop Nickmate, its just a top layer with a 25% transparency.

Chrisco84 · 11-02-2011, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nommag

I wouldnt say this movie is essential but it gives you great respect for older movies and the pq is really good, however, Space Odyssey 2001 is definitely up there

Love this choice. It LOOKS amazing.
Blu-ray does it justice.

Also I just got the Alien Anthology, so I'm looking forward to watching it. Heard great things.

Nommag · 11-02-2011, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisco84

Love this choice. It LOOKS amazing.
Blu-ray does it justice.

Also I just got the Alien Anthology, so I'm looking forward to watching it. Heard great things.

I got the alien anthology (the awesome alien egg set! which is amazing) and have so far watched the first 2 I was very impressed in the quality of alien. Gives the movie a new breath of life.

Daigle · 11-02-2011, 08:30 AM

The alien anthology is my favorite set. Re-watching alien it looks fantastic, looks better than most current films. As far as I know the supplements were the same as the DVD release all the features on alien 3 are especially great. You can see all the problems they had from the inception of the project.

Daigle · 11-02-2011, 08:36 AM

If I had to pick one blu that I couldn't live without it's probably my copy of North by Northwest. My favorite movie, my favorite score and my favorite actor. Purely subjective of course but that is my essential pick.

Mattyo · 11-02-2011, 09:41 AM

Depends on the quality of the equipment that you have to show off the best that blu-ray can offer. but i'm going to be different to the norm as everyone will tell you (and rightly so as they are fantastic titles!) to get titles like Avatar, Tron: Legacy, The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Transformers etc, etc.... but I'll suggest forgotten & hidden gems like Gattaca, The Thin Red Line, The Prestige, Serenity. There, I've given you a start, I hope this helps you, I know you only asked for one but there are so many waiting to be discovered which is part of the fun! Cheers Mattyo

lucretia · 11-02-2011, 10:18 AM

my most watched are Incredible Hulk, Star Trek, Dark Knight

PS3_Kiwi · 11-02-2011, 11:20 AM

Choosing from my own collection, I would say that the ALIEN ANTHOLOGY is a must own Blu-ray set.

TheDevilsGuard · 11-02-2011, 11:50 AM

The Thin Red Line is stunning

11-02-2011, 09:41 AM	#17
Mattyo Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Mackay Queensland Australia Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:728 DVD collection:277 Blu-ray reviews: 10	The one blu-ray every collector must have Depends on the quality of the equipment that you have to show off the best that blu-ray can offer. but i'm going to be different to the norm as everyone will tell you (and rightly so as they are fantastic titles!) to get titles like Avatar, Tron: Legacy, The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Transformers etc, etc.... but I'll suggest forgotten & hidden gems like Gattaca, The Thin Red Line, The Prestige, Serenity. There, I've given you a start, I hope this helps you, I know you only asked for one but there are so many waiting to be discovered which is part of the fun! Cheers Mattyo

11-02-2011, 05:54 AM	#1
Chrisco84 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1192 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:2	The (1) Blu-ray every collector MUST HAVE Hi all My first thread I'm rather new here and have recently started collecting Blu-rays. About 5 weeks ago I had 55, I am now about to hit 200 and have many on order through Amazon. My question is, what is the 1 blu every collector must have. It could be the best movie, best picture quality, best audio quality, best overall transfer, best collection/anthology, best collectors item or it could be all of the above. I'm hoping I get a few replies with movies I would have never considered

11-02-2011, 05:59 AM	#2
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	According to this site, The Dark Knight is the #1 title people have in their collections. https://www.blu-ray.com/theatrical/i...pbdcollections

11-02-2011, 06:18 AM	#4
NickMate Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Beyond the horizon Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:963 DVD collection:22 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:29	Yer Dark Knight is a must but i personally think The Lion King is a must buy . Best Bluray to date

11-02-2011, 06:19 AM	#5
Supernaut Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:3270 Trading Score:42	Well, the rarest is the German Rambo Steelbook: And I'm proud to say, that I own it

11-02-2011, 06:56 AM	#6
irockmysocks Active Member Member since:May 2011 Location:Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia Blu-ray collection:343	This is just my opinion but in terms of film, audio and picture, my must own blus are: Dark knight Star trek Shawshank redemption avatar master and commander any pixar film

11-02-2011, 07:07 AM	#8
Nommag Special Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Hamilton, New Zealand. Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:170 Trading Score:22	I wouldnt say this movie is essential but it gives you great respect for older movies and the pq is really good, however, Space Odyssey 2001 is definitely up there

11-02-2011, 07:12 AM	#9
stevo4264 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Out There 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:899 Trading Score:7	Well in terms of a restoration job, I would pick The African Queen. Not only a great movie , but great video quality as well.

11-02-2011, 07:58 AM	#10
thetechnique Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Western Australia 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:1946 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:13	The original dawn of the dead

11-02-2011, 08:17 AM	#11
alekhkhanna Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:India Blu-ray collection:389	One word - Alien.

11-02-2011, 08:30 AM	#15
Daigle Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:233	The alien anthology is my favorite set. Re-watching alien it looks fantastic, looks better than most current films. As far as I know the supplements were the same as the DVD release all the features on alien 3 are especially great. You can see all the problems they had from the inception of the project.

11-02-2011, 08:36 AM	#16
Daigle Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:233	If I had to pick one blu that I couldn't live without it's probably my copy of North by Northwest. My favorite movie, my favorite score and my favorite actor. Purely subjective of course but that is my essential pick.

11-02-2011, 10:18 AM	#18
lucretia Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Australia Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:1328 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:40	my most watched are Incredible Hulk, Star Trek, Dark Knight

11-02-2011, 11:20 AM	#19
PS3_Kiwi Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Christchurch, New Zealand 4K collection:173 Blu-ray collection:173 iTunes collection:564 Trading Score:5	Choosing from my own collection, I would say that the ALIEN ANTHOLOGY is a must own Blu-ray set.

11-02-2011, 11:50 AM	#20
TheDevilsGuard Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Brisbane 4K collection:157 Blu-ray collection:797	The Thin Red Line is stunning

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